Life's Teachers

Life's Teachers

By Michael JacovelliEducationSelf-Improvement
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Life's Teachers episodes

  • #19 Declan Edwards - How to truly become happy?/ Is finding your purpose a myth?
    Are you coasting through life, working a stable job, have a great social life, paying off the bills, working out, staying healthy, every day feels the same yet you still feel like something is missing? This is the episode for you.
    Today, I am fortunate to have happiness researcher Declan Edwards join me who is the founder of the BU happiness college. for tuning in. Declan founded BU happiness college in 2017 and their mission has been to grow global happiness by helping individuals and organisations better measure, understand, and improve their mental and emotional wellbeing. Some of his
    qualifications consist of a Bachelor of Health, a postgraduate degree in positive psychology as well as a practitioner certificate in mindfulness-based stress reduction. There truly is no one better to dissect the meaning of happiness with.
    Don’t forget to leave a review and rating if you found some value in this episode.
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    Declan is happy to answer any questions you have as well – his Instagram as well as the BU happiness college's instagram is down below!
    Declan's Instagram: @declanedwards_bu
    BU happiness Instagram: @bu_happiness_college
    DM me with any questions you have or what you would like to see on future podcasts
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    BU happiness college: https://buhappinesscollege.com/
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    54 min
  • #18 Mercedes van Royen - Experiencing homelessness at just 14 years old
    Mercedes van Royen joins us on Episode 18 of the podcast and my word does she have a story.
    Mercedes is wise beyond her years and we discuss all the difficulties that she has faced to get to where she is today. She reflects on being kicked out of her house at just 14 years old, her unstable living situations over the years, living in years of constant fight or flight, having this innate fighting mentality, having to leave school in order to work full time as a chefs assistant in order to survive and so much more.
    If you currently are living in a household where you fear for your safety or experiencing abuse - please reach out to the links below. Please note, aspects of this conversation could be triggering.
    Thank you for tuning in. Don’t forget to leave a review and rating if you found some value in this episode. Follow LifesTeachers on Instagram and TikTok and share the episode to a friend you think would benefit from this episode!
    Mercedes is happy to answer any questions you have as well – her Instagram is below!
    Mercedes' Instagram: @mercedesvanroyenn
    DM me with any questions you have or what you would like to see on future podcasts
    LifesTeachers Instagram: @lifesteachers
    LifesTeachers TikTok: @lifesteachers
    Links mentioned in episode:
    ReachOut Australia: https://about.au.reachout.com/
    Headspace: https://headspace.org.au/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh4Kk0-bvgAMVA5DCCh2IsQbhEAAYASAAEgIUu_D_BwE
    1 hr 6 min
  • #17 Kieren Devisser Part 1 - How a split second decision lead him to walk 2 million steps in a month
    A spontaneous, insightful and story telling episode is brought to you today! Kieren and I went and spent the morning going for an amazing walk and we had some time to kill so what else would you do other than a film podcast?
    Kieren is a supernatural human being. I can't even comprehend the things that he does. He has been a big inspiration for me starting this podcast and he is a friend that always tests me to push myself more than I think I am capable of.
    Kieren has lived multiple lives and has incredible stories from his 25 years thus far on Earth. He is one person I know for a fact that will accomplish his goals and be a superstar.
    For the month of July, Kieren is set on walking 50k steps a day raising money for pancreatic cancer, even reaching 100k steps on multiple days!! That equates to 2 million steps for the month of July which is more steps than what an average person does a year!
    We touch on what Kieren has learnt thus far participating in one of the most difficult things he has done in his life to date, his near death experience in New Zealand as well how he has been tested not only physically but spiritually.
    Keep an eye out for part 2 where we dig into the deep psychology of conquering such a challenge, discover the other incredible feats he has accomplished as well as what he has been working on behind closed doors that sent him over to LA.
    Thank you for tuning in. Don’t forget to leave a review and rating if you found some value in this episode. Follow LifesTeachers on Instagram and TikTok and share the episode to a friend you think would benefit from this episode!
    DM me with any questions you have or what you would like to see on future podcasts
    LifesTeachers Instagram: @lifesteachers
    LifesTeachers TikTok: @lifesteachers
    1 hr 7 min
  • #16 Clinical Pearls - Working as a physiotherapist in London! Your guide for making the move to London/pros + cons of moving overseas/ Working as a physio in Aus v England

    You must of clicked on this episode because YOU are deciding whether or not to move overseas for work - whether you are a physiotherapy student or not!

    On Episode 16 of the LifesTeachers podcast, we got Dion Kapnias joining us who is the founder of "Clinical Pearls". Clinical Pearls is the one stop shop for graduate physios to expand their knowledge and build their clinical skills from the best of the business!

    Dion worked in a private practice in his first year as a physiotherapist before deciding that he wanted to take his work overseas to London! We learn from Dion what made him decide to move across the world, the strategy he took to move overseas, how he found accomodation, cost of living in London, documentation required before commencing work, the cost of moving to England, dealing with relationships back home as well as trying to foster new relationships in a foreign country.

    If you are thinking of moving to London to work as a health care practitioner, then THIS is the episode for you. Along the way, we also learn about what makes Dion Dion and of course, we share some laughs.

    Dion also has a thorough in depth episode on his own podcast "Clinical Pearls" describing the steps he took to move to London. Be sure to check it out!

    Thank you for tuning in. Don’t forget to leave a review and rating if you found some value in this episode. Follow LifesTeachers on Instagram and TikTok and share the episode to a friend you think would benefit from this episode!

    Links mentioned in the podcast to help:

    • Hackney Wix Spaces: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HWSpaces/
    • HCPC: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/registration/getting-on-the-register/international-applications/

      • Dion is happy to answer any questions you have as well – his Instagram is below!

      Dion's Instagram: @clinicalpearls

      DM me with any questions you have or what you would like to see on future podcasts

      LifesTeachers Instagram: @lifesteachers

      LifesTeachers TikTok: @lifesteachers

      1 hr 1 min
    • #15 Chris Bouras - From growing up in commision housing to owning his first property at 21!/school hours/advice for 20s/what quantifies sucess

      On the 15th episode of the LifesTeachers podcast, we got Chris Bouras joining us. Chris has an amazing story where he went through a lot of hardship and challenges through his youth which helped shape him into the person he is today. He grew up in commision housing yet through hard work, discipline and determination, he managed to buy his first property at 21. He bought his first home before he even had his first bedroom!

      This is such a valuable episode where we talk about the differences of growing up between Gen Z's and Gen X's and where Chris reflects back on his life thus far, discussing what he wish he knew back then if he had his time again.

      We discuss whether the school hours should change to be 8:30-5pm, should school finish when you’re 16, what quantifies success, does money buy happiness, the importance of morning routines, do people change in a relationship overtime, what 20 year old’s main focus should be, growing up in commission housing, the biggest regrets Chris has experienced and the lessons he believes every teenager should know! 🤷‍♂️💭👍

      Thank you for tuning in. Don’t forget to leave a review and rating if you found some value in this episode. Follow LifesTeachers on Instagram and TikTok and share the episode to a friend you think would benefit from this episode!

      DM me with any questions you have or what you would like to see on future podcasts
      LifesTeachers Instagram: @lifesteachers
      LifesTeachers TikTok: @lifesteachers


      1 hr 19 min
    • #14 From a 20% chance of surviving to thriving - Sophie's journey overcoming a TBI/mindset shifts/friendships

      Can you imagine being induced into a coma after sustaining a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and getting a predicted 20% chance of survival or 'good recovery' at just 19 years old?

      Today we have Sophie joining us who experienced a freak horse related accident at the end of her first year at uni which resulted in her sustaining a Traumatic Brain Injury. Neurologists predicted that if she came out the other side, she’d have a slim chance of walking, talking, studying, let alone riding her horse again.

      In this episode, we learn about Sophie’s lead up to the accident, her rehabilitation experience, the biggest lessons that were learnt from it, mindset shifts, friendships, and so many more topics. You'll be able to take a thing or two away from Sophie’s story and can appreciate not only how well she recovered but how driven she is to make an impact on the life of others through her life learnings so far.

      Thank you for tuning in. Don’t forget to leave a review and rating if you found some value in this episode. Follow LifesTeachers on Instagram and TikTok and share the episode to a friend you think would benefit from this episode!

      Sophie is happy to answer any questions you have as well – her Instagram is below!

      Sophie's Instagram: @sophiepomie

      DM me with any questions you have or what you would like to see on future podcasts

      LifesTeachers Instagram: @lifesteachers

      LifesTeachers TikTok: @lifesteachers


      57 min
    • #13 Unserious Careers - Should Gap Years be compulsory?/Questions careers counsellors should ask/#2 in the world for sales in Flight Centre!
      Today on the this episode of the LifesTeachers podcast, we got Alana Kilmartin who is the wonderful woman behind Unserious Careers. Alana and I caught up a week before filming the podcast and we could've spoken all day joining us. We learn more about Alana, what led her to start Unserious Careers, why GAP years should be compulsory, the sacrifices she had to make to achieve #2 in the world in sales for Flight Centre granting her an invite to the Global Balls for Flight Centre as well as discuss the launch of her new book, "Unserious Careers". This is an episode filmed with a wealth of knowledge and questions to ask yourself to decide if you are pursuing a career that is true to you.
      Thank you for tuning in. Don’t forget to leave a review and rating if you found some value in this episode. Follow LifesTeachers on Instagram and TikTok and share the episode to a friend you think would benefit from this episode!
      Check out the link to find out more info about Alana's book, Unserious Careers: https://www.unseriouscareers.com/
      Alana's Instagram: @unseriouscareers
      DM me with any questions you have or what you would like to see on future podcasts
      LifesTeachers Instagram: @lifesteachers
      LifesTeachers TikTok: @lifesteachers
      58 min
    • #12 Back to the Bench - Uncovering a Brownlow Saga and the rise of B2B

      This episode on the Life's Teachers podcast is an episode that I filmed late last year with Nick Voglis from Back to the Bench. We discuss how Back to the Bench started, a certain Brownlow saga which Nick helped to expose, what opportunities has risen from starting Back to the Bench, life during COVID and some stories of some big names in the AFL he has gotten to meet. This is a great episode if you love your footy!

      Thank you for tuning in. Don’t forget to leave a review and rating if you found some value in this episode. Follow LifesTeachers on Instagram and TikTok and share the episode to a friend you think would benefit from this episode!

      Back to the bench Instagram: @backtothebenchtv

      DM me with any questions you have or what you would like to see on future podcasts

      LifesTeachers Instagram: @lifesteachers

      LifesTeachers TikTok: @lifesteachers

      36 min
    • #11 Zach Ryan - What its like being a videographer for Liam Dowling, Pros and Cons with LA, doing Folio subjects in year 12

      Today on the this episode of the LifesTeachers podcast, we got Zach Ryan joining us. I met Zach from a mutual friend who suggested he would be great to have on the podcast and he was absolutely right! Zach is a videographer and screen writer for Liam Dowling and also works with the Fairbairn Film boys. We discuss what got Zach into videography, how he started working for Liam, spoke about year 12 as well as what he hates and loves about LA. This is a great episode to learn what it takes to be a videographer, how to shoot your shot as well as learn the pros and cons about LA!

      Thank you for tuning in. Don’t forget to leave a review and rating if you found some value in this episode. Follow LifesTeachers on Instagram and TikTok and share the episode to a friend you think would benefit from this episode!

      Zach is happy to answer any questions you have as well – his Instagram is below!

      Zach's Instagram: @zcahryan

      DM me with any questions you have or what you would like to see on future podcasts

      LifesTeachers Instagram: @lifesteachers

      LifesTeachers TikTok: @lifesteachers


      1 hr 3 min
    • #10 Part 2 - Who we spend our time with over the course of our life

      Finally after so many technical difficulties I am able to upload episode 10 for you guys! This episode is a 2 part episode. It is my first solo episode so please let me know what you guys think!

      In this second part I give my thoughts on Sahil Bloom's Instagram post which depicts who we spend our time with over the course of our life. Check out @sahilbloom on Instagram and its the first pinned post!

      Thank you for tuning in. Don’t forget to leave a review and rating if you found some value in this episode. Follow LifesTeachers on Instagram and TikTok and share the episode to a friend you think would benefit from this episode!

      DM me with any questions you have or what you would like to see on future podcasts

      LifesTeachers Instagram: @lifesteachers

      LifesTeachers TikTok: @lifesteachers

      32 min

    About Life's Teachers

    From the publisher's feed

    Your 20s is a weird time. No one knows what they are doing. There are so many different options you can take but it can be so overwhelming. Its a bit of a nuisance when you speak to people older than you and they repeatedly say “your 20s are the best years of your life”. It puts a constant pressure on us that if we are not living our 20s to the fullest, then we are wasting this decade.